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    • National Competitive Examination (NCE) for incoming Grade 7 students

    CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

    A current grade 6 elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education who meets the following criteria is eligible to apply for the PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE).

    He / She must:

    • have a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student's report card.  If the student's grades in Science or Math are below 85%, then, he/she must provide evidence that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the batch;
    • a Filipino citizen with no pending or approved application as immigrant to any foreign country;
    • not be more than 15 years old by June 30;
    • have at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card;
    • has not previously applied for admission in PSHS;  and
    • preferably, be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

    FOR WALK-IN applicants:

    1. Fully accomplished Application Form in two (2) copies
    2. Two (2) identical recent 1x1 ID pictures
    3. Non-refundable PHP 300 processing fee for private school students (based on the applicant's Grade 5 school);
    4. Free or no processing fee for public school students and students with full scholarship from private schools;
    5. Certified true copy of report card by the class adviser / principal
    6. If the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%, certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch
    7. Certification from the private school if the pupil-applicant is on full scholarship.

    For Applicants online:    

    1. Scanned/Digitized copy of most recent 1x1 ID pictures
    2. Scanned/Digitized copy of Proof of Payment of the Php 300 processing fee for students who were admitted on a private school on fifth Grade (payment can be made on https://nce.pshs.edu.ph/);
    3. Free or no processing fee for public school students and students with full scholarship from private schools;
    4. Scanned/Digitized copy of Certified true copy of report card (SY 2022 - 2023) by the class adviser / principal.
    5. Scanned/Digitized copy of certification of proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch if the final grades in Science or Math are below 85% and,
    6. Certification from the private school if the pupil-applicant is on full scholarship.

    SCREENING PROCESS

    Only one test will be administered, a scholastic aptitude test (known as National Competitive Examination) which is designed to measure Scientific Ability, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning, and Verbal Aptitude.  The NCE will be administered on November 18, 2023.

    APPLICATION PROCESS

    Interested student applicants to the Philippine Science High School may apply directly to the nearest PSHS campus, DOST Regional Offices, and Provincial Science and Technology Offices or apply via online platform through https://nce.pshs.edu.ph/

    The PSHS NCE Application Form and the accompanying material are not for sale, may be photocopied, and may be downloaded through this link.  No reservation fee is required.

    Application forms are also available and may be filed at any of the following: PSHS campuses, DOST Regional offices, or Provincial Science and Technology Offices.  Application forms with incomplete information will not be processed.  Erasures, alterations and insertions must be initialed by the applicant.

    The Examination Permit/s will be issued to the applicants upon completion of all documents by the campus where the application was processed.  For applications filed with DOST agencies, the exam permits will be mailed to the applicant, or to the School Principal for distribution to its applicant/s.

    In case the exam permits are not received two (2) weeks before the examination day, the applicants should check with the nearest PSHS campus, DOST Regional Office, DOST Provincial Science and Technology Office, or the PSHS System Admissions Office.

    SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES

    • Free tuition fee
    • Free loan of textbooks
    • Monthly stipend
    • Uniform, transportation and living allowances for low income groups
    • Dormitory accommodation (if applicable)

    **  The deadline for filing of application is on October 13, 2023.
    **  The date of the examination is on November 18, 2023.

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